Fur cleaning device



Dec. 2, 1941. J 1, BLANCK 2,264,506

FUR CLEANING DEVICE Filed June 4, 1958 JOSEPH BLANCK '3 INVENTOR ATTORNEY Patented Dec. 2, 1941 UN I TED STATE S PATEN T OFFICE 2,264,506

FUR CLEANING DEVICE Joseph I. 'Blanck, Brooklyn, N. Y. Application June 4, 1938, Serial ,No. 211,927

2 Claims.

This invention relates generally to a fur cleaning device, but more specifically to fur cleaning drums wherein provision is made for the automatic and intermittent release of germicidal and fungicidal fluids.

The main object of the invention resides in the provision, in a fur cleaning drum, of a receptacle holding a germicidal or fungicidal fluid whereby the frictional material such as saw-dust used in cleaning the furs becomes .saturated with the germicidal fluid in order to kill off fungi germs and bacteria which might be present in the fur pieces.

A further object of the invention resides in the provision of a receptacle mounted within a fur cleaning drum for purposes of holding and automatically releasing germicidal and cleaning fluids, the said receptacle having inlet means for replenishing the supply.

These objects and other incidental ends and advantages of the invention will hereinafter appear in the progress of the disclosure and as pointed out in the appended claims.

Accompanying this specification is a drawing showing a preferred form of the invention wherein corresponding reference characters designate corresponding parts throughout the several views and wherein:

Figure 1 is a side View in elevation partly in section showing a conventional form of a fur cleaning drum containing a germicidal fluid receptacle mounted therein.

Figure 2 is a sectional view of Figure 1 along the plane 22 thereof, 4

Figure 3 is a side view in elevation partly in section similar to Figure 1, except that the germicidal fluid receptacle is modified in construction and in the mounting thereof.

Figure 4 is a sectional view of Figure 3 through the plane 4-4 thereof,

In accordance with the invention and a preferred form thereof shown in the drawing, numeral l indicates the conventional external casing of a fur cleaning drum having casing supports H mounted on a base 3|. A drive shaft I2 rotatably mounted on one casing support penetrates casing l0 and is provided at the external end with a driving pulley I 3, the said driving pulley being connected to any power source such as by a belt or by a system of gearing. The inner end of drive shaft I2 is secured to one wall of drum [4. l2 represents a complementary shaft in alignment with drive shaft l2 and is rotatably mounted on the other casing support H, the said shaft penetrating casing I 0 and being affixed to the outer surface of aside wall of drum 14. The drum is provided with an opening over which is mounted a sliding cover therefor l5, while the casing i0 is similarly provided with an opening over which is mounted a sliding cover [6, the latter having a handle I! secured thereto. The opening for sliding cover i5 and the opening for sliding cover 16 are preferably in face to face relationship.

.A germicidal fluid and/0r cleaning receptacle I8 is secured to and, preferably, centrally of the inner surface of a side wall of the drum, thereby being proximate to the openings of casing l0 and drum M. An outlet I9 is secured to the lower side of receptacle l8, while the upper side is provided with a filling pipe 20 which extends to a point proximate to screen l5, filling pipe 20 being provided at its end with a cap 20' whereby receptacle l8 may be replenished when exhausted of its contents by means of a funnel.

In operation, drum l4 rotates with shafts l2 and I2 and during such operation the fur pieces contained therein come into intimate contact with a cleaning frictional material such as sawdust 30 within the drum. As the drum rotates, the receptacle l8 will automatically release germicidal fluid either alone or in combination with a cleaning fluid whenever the outlet I 9 is in its lower vertical position. In this manner, the saw-dust 30 is fed either the germicidal fluid or a combination of germicidal and cleaning fluid, thereby imparting to the saw-dust cleaning and germicidal properties.

In Figures 3 and 4, a modified form of receptacle is shown, the said receptacle having special mounting means within the drum I 4. Thus, receptacle I8 is provided with an outlet or drip tube l9 at the bottom thereof and a filling pipe 20", the said filling pipe 20 having a closure cap 20a. The receptacle I8 is mounted on an adjustable and stationary bracket 2|, one terminal 21 of the bracket being supported on drive shaft l2, while the other end 22 is outwardly turned and penetrates shaft l2. outwardly turned portion 22 of bracket 2| near the outer end has a square shank 23, while the outer end itself is threaded. A fastening member 25 having a plurality of pins 24 projecting from the inner face is adapted to be mounted on the square shank 23, the pins 24 penetrating recesses 28 in the support I I. The member 25 is secured in place by means of a wing nut 26. In this fashion, bracket 2| remains stationary during revolution of drum I4, the alternate positions of the said bracket being effectuated by movement of fastening member 25 in alternate positions by means of pins 24 and recesses 28.

The receptacle I8 is preferably mounted on a pivot 29 secured to the uppermost and middle portion of bracket 2| as shown in Figures 3 and 4;. The purpose of providing alternate positions for bracket 2| is to enable the operator to refill receptacle l8 at a point adjacent t the openings in the casing and drum.

If the receptacles I8 or l8 contain germicidal fluid alone, then it is advisable that saw-dust 30 within the drum M be saturated with cleaning fluid. Moreover, the receptacle l8 must have an outlet I9 which delivers its fluid contents intermittently in drip fashion since it is pivotally mounted and outlet I9 is always in downwardly vertical position.

I wish it understood that minor changes and variations in the material, construction, position, integration and relative positions of the several parts may all be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention and without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

It is to be observed that the step of adding a germicidal and/or fungicidal agent to a cleaning fluid for purposes of sterilizing and immunizing the fur pieces during the cleaning operation is in keeping with the modern trend of prevention of the spread of disease. The hereinbefore described method has been developed whereby a cleaning fluid or agent acts as a medium for a germicidal and fungicidal agent to enable the latter agents to penetrat the pores and interstices of the fur and skin. Since most cleaning agents are highly volatile, it is necessary to provide means of replenishing the cleaning agent to distribute and carry the germicidal and fungicidal agent for absorption and retention by the fur pieces. Thus, the saw-dust 30 may be charged with both a cleaning fluid or agent and a germicidal and fungicidal agent and the receptacles l8--l8' may have only the cleaning fluid therein for purposes of replenishing the volatilized cleaning fluid in the saw-dust. The degree of absorption and retention of the fungus and germ killing compounds by the fur pieces measures the degree of sterilization and immunization thereof respecting fungi, germs and bacteria.

I claim:

1. In a fur cleaning device including a casing and a rotating drum therewithin, a receptacle for containing germicidal and cleaning fluids and having an inlet and a gravity-acting discharge member, the said receptacle being disposed inside the drum internally of the drum.

2. In a fur cleaning device including a casing and a rotating drum therewithin, a receptacle for containing germicidal and cleaning fluids secured to the inner surface of a drum wall, the said receptacle having an inlet and a gravity acting discharge member.

JOSEPH I. BLANCK. 

